Crime in Keynsham South: statistics, rates and trends
805 crimes were recorded in Keynsham South in the 12 months to July 2026, 79.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Keynsham South at a glance
- Crime trends in Keynsham South
- Types of crime in Keynsham South
- Keynsham South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Keynsham South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Keynsham South
- Population and deprivation in Keynsham South
- Questions about crime in Keynsham South
- About this data
805 crimes were recorded in Keynsham South in the 12 months to July 2026, 79.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 359 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Keynsham South has the 1,853rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Keynsham South | Bath and North East Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 805 | 17,881 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 79.9 | 89.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 10,075 | 200,028 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Keynsham South was highest in the year to July 2018 (842 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (589). Over the whole period it fell 4%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 805 | 79.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 679 | 67.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 829 | 82.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 601 | 59.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 653 | 64.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 732 | 72.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 669 | 66.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 589 | 58.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 842 | 83.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 74 |
| June 2026 | 70 |
| May 2026 | 66 |
| April 2026 | 84 |
| March 2026 | 53 |
| February 2026 | 61 |
| January 2026 | 60 |
| December 2025 | 80 |
| November 2025 | 82 |
| October 2025 | 56 |
| September 2025 | 62 |
| August 2025 | 57 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Keynsham South over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in other theft (+105%) and public order (+43%).
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-26%) and shoplifting (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 359 | 35.6 | 1.04 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 168 | 16.7 | 1.09 | +13% |
| Public order | 76 | 7.5 | 1.14 | +43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 60 | 6.0 | 0.88 | +28% |
| Other theft | 45 | 4.5 | 0.70 | +105% |
| Burglary | 20 | 2.0 | 0.56 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 1.8 | 0.22 | -22% |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.7 | 0.80 | +89% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 1.7 | 0.34 | -26% |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.0 | 0.30 | +67% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.7 | 0.72 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.6 | 0.44 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.12 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Keynsham South
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Keynsham South recorded 359 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 44.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Keynsham South
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Keynsham South recorded 168 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 20.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Keynsham South
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Keynsham South recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Keynsham South
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Keynsham South recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Keynsham South
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Keynsham South recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 105% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Keynsham South
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Keynsham South recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Keynsham South
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Keynsham South recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Keynsham South
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Keynsham South recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 89% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Keynsham South
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Keynsham South recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Keynsham South
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Keynsham South recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Keynsham South
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Keynsham South recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Keynsham South
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Keynsham South recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Keynsham South
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Keynsham South recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Keynsham South
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Keynsham South recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Keynsham South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Keynsham South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Keynsham South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keynsham North | 567 | 127.6 | +60% |
| Keynsham East | 622 | 96.9 | +21% |
| Publow & Whitchurch | 176 | 53.2 | -33% |
| Saltford | 268 | 35.6 | -55% |
| Weston | 303 | 53.8 | -33% |
| Newbridge | 512 | 88.0 | +10% |
| Twerton & Whiteway | 1,064 | 142.9 | +79% |
| Southdown | 608 | 83.6 | +5% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Keynsham South over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 67 |
| On or near Parkhouse Lane | 35 |
| On or near Amberley Close | 34 |
| On or near Tamworth Road | 26 |
| On or near Lulworth Road | 23 |
| On or near Trajectus Way | 22 |
| On or near Berkeley Gardens | 22 |
| On or near Temple Street | 21 |
| On or near Linnet Way | 20 |
| On or near Oak Tree Walk | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Keynsham South over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 308 | 38.3% |
| Not recorded | 168 | 20.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 150 | 18.6% |
| Under investigation | 70 | 8.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 48 | 6.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 2.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 0.7% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
Keynsham South has an estimated population of 10,075. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Keynsham South sits in decile 6.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Keynsham South |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.0% |
| Social rented homes | 20.6% |
| Private rented homes | 10.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 |
Is Keynsham South a safe place to live?
Keynsham South recorded 79.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Keynsham South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 359 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (168).
Is crime in Keynsham South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Keynsham South was up 19% on the year before: 805 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 679 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Keynsham South?
Keynsham South is policed by Avon and Somerset. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Keynsham South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.